There are two types of balance - symmetrical and asymmetrical. Elements can have different visual weights dependent on their size, shape or colour and if positioned poorly they can unbalance a composition. These principles can be applied regardless of the style or genre of the design being created.īalance refers to the arrangements of design elements within a composition, how they relate to each other and the overall composition. The reason is that one or more of the principles of design are at work. Sometimes we look at an image or object and we find it aesthetically pleasing or easy on the eye but we may not quite understand why. In order words they guide us in the way we arrange the elements of design.
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Theses principles are sometimes know by different names hence the brackets.They represent the basic rules of how to arrange a composition and create a successful design. There are 6 basic concepts or theories in the area of design, collectively known as the principles of design they are Balance (Alignment), Rhythm (Repetition), Proportion (Proximity), Dominance (Emphasis) Unity (Harmony) and Contrast. It is recommended that you read the notes on Design Elements before reading these notes as some of the terms used here are explained in that section.
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